Tender

IT Support Service for Foster Care Families and Children In Care

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2023 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has put out a tender for IT Support Service for Foster Care Families and Children in Care. This service covers technical support for hardware and software used by foster children. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Thursday 9th November 2023, with a deadline for clarification questions on Wednesday 25th October 2023.

This opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSEs, falling under the services category. It follows an open procedure below the threshold. The contract period starts on 1st January 2024 and ends on 31st December 2028. Businesses in the maintenance and support services of personal computers industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support Service for Foster Care Families and Children In Care

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of IT support, maintenance and assistance service to support Foster Care Families and Children In Care within the county of Suffolk. The service will provide technical support of hardware and software used by foster children (of education age). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS150,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 Noon Thursday 9th November 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Wednesday 25th October 2023 ,which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03b70a1-305a-4942-9eb9-281d5d1e0bb7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50322000 - Maintenance services of personal computers

50324000 - Support services of personal computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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